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Mathijs
I always thought of it as a 'being on the road'song, as in a touring band being on the road, going from one place to the other, gig to gig, while partying and having fun, and trying to keep out of trouble. They toured partially by train in 1970 and 1971, so I always thought that made sense.
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slewan
Although I'm not a native speaker I always thought that "all down the line" is a metaphor for "all life long" (note the difference/relation between "all down the line" and "won't you be my baby for a while"
and thinking of all the topics mentioned in the song (women sighing, children crying, men working, whistle blowing (maybe not train, but factory whistle!?)) the lyrics remind of lots of traditional blues songs
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StonedRambler
Always one of my favourites on exile and one of my favourite Songs to be played live. Hope they keep it in the setlist.
But what I always wanted to know:
What is this song about?
Is is about cocaine?
Honestly I don't understand anything about the lyrics.
I just don't get the point.
Could be because im German..
So can you explain me what means "All down the line"
and "We'll be watching out for Trouble yeah
and we'd better keep the motor running yeah"
?
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Rockman
start me up is not about race car driver.
And King Bee ain't an advertisement for a honey farm...
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stonesrule
I am still reeling from those nutty posts from and that full of you know what "onlystones"...so let's get back to reality for a moment and that would
be one of my all-time favorite Stones songs
"ALL DOWN THE LINE" started taking shape in 1969,according to Mick.
It was first performed live in September 1970 at several concerts in Scandinavia. The lyrics involve around men, women and children working in a factory. It has nothing to do with cocaine.
Everyone in the band, including Mick Taylor, showed enthusiasm as they worked on the music.
AND This was one new song that audiences immediately gravitated to...danceable, intriguing lyrics, great playing from the Stones
Somewhere I have a cassette tape of one of those performances. When I have time
to find it, I will let you know.
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Send It To me
probably just impressionistic phrases that sounded good - not consciously about anything
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Naturalust
Pretty clear to me this is about riding a train. Including the party in the service coach and the need for a girl to share your sleeper cabin.
peace
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stonesrule
Sorry, but you're incorrect re the "live debut." Better do a little more research on "All Down The Line." Perhaps "Stone Vikings" can be helpful.
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stonesrule
I don't like arguments so anyone here that needs to believe I'm wrong about the
earliest performances of "All Down the Line" is welcome to do so. I was there on the early dates of the 1970 European Tour as a guest of the band.
Believe anything that makes you happy. Cause I got better things to do than argue about music.
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stonesrule
the music.
Somewhere I have a cassette tape of one of those performances. When I have time
to find it, I will let you know.
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stonesrule
I don't like arguments so anyone here that needs to believe I'm wrong about the
earliest performances of "All Down the Line" is welcome to do so. I was there on the early dates of the 1970 European Tour as a guest of the band.
Believe anything that makes you happy. Cause I got better things to do than argue about music.Quote
stonesrule
the music.
Somewhere I have a cassette tape of one of those performances. When I have time
to find it, I will let you know.
just 30 seconds part of ADTL from your 1970 tape will proove you are right. I hope you are right.
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stonesrule
Somewhere I have a cassette tape of one of those performances. When I have time
to find it, I will let you know.